Ray Newland
Raymond James Newland is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Newland began his career as a trainee with Chester City, before joining Winsford United. He then moved to Welsh side Newtown where he won both players and supporters player of the year in his first season. He then spent two years at Everton before moving to Plymouth Argyle in July 1990 after Wales goalkeeping legend Neville Southall had recommended him to Plymouth manager and ex-England goalkeeper Peter Shilton.Newland's goalkeeping career then took him to other professional clubs that included, another spell at Chester City, Torquay United, Leek Town, Clydebank in the Scottish league before returning to England and signing for Wigan Athletic.
Newland then had a training ground injury while playing for Wigan Athletic that finished his career aged just 28. However he started Just4keepers goalkeeper training schools, and in 2010, he also brought out his own goalkeeper sports and goalkeeping glove brand J4K.
Just4keepers went on to be one of the largest goalkeeper schools globally. One of Newland's ex students is Adam Davies who is a Welsh international. Another is actor Bobby Schofield who is the son of Liverpool actor Andrew Schofield. Alongside his goalkeeper brand and enterprises, Newland is also a business coach and has published six books on mental strength and self help.